Hilton Head Real Estate Blog
 
Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island’s premier plantation, is located on the southern tip of the island. This oceanside community is replete with five miles of pristine beaches, 17 miles of bike trails, three golf courses (Ocean Course, Heron Point and the world-renowned Harbour Town Golf Links). Tennis, an essential element of Hilton Head life is offered via two world-class choices: The Sea Pines Resort Racquet Club at Harbour Town and South Beach Racquet Club next to South Beach Marina Village. A haven for recreational sports, Sea Pines Resort is also home to Lawton Stables, Stoney-Baynard Ruins, Sea Pines Beach Club and the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, a 605-acre nature preserve with hiking, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Real estate within Sea Pines Resort is some of the most magnificent along the entire east coast. Housing density is low, with approximately 5,800 single-family homes, ranging from oceanfront splendors to condos and homes built along the golf courses or nestled within wooded areas.
Oceanfront and water-oriented plantations and larger beach communities on Hilton Head Island’s south end are Sea Pines, North & South Forest Beach, Shipyard, Wexford and Long Cove. Sea Pines Plantation, located on the very southern tip of the island is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Calibogue Sound. It is the original Hilton Head Island resort and a favorite vacation and living destination for families. A 5,000-acre oceanfront retreat spanning nearly one-third of the island, Sea Pines Plantation has oceanfront homes on Beach Lagoon for sale as well as some of the most desirable villa locations on the entire East Coast. Homes and lots on deep water with private docks are available on prestigious Calibogue Cay. Golf course homes, condos and lots are available in Harbour Town and along the famed Harbour Town Golf Links. With the ocean at your doorstep, two world-famous marinas, four famed golf courses, tennis facilities, leisure paths, dining, shopping, entertainment, stables, gardens and wildlife preserve, why look anywhere else!
Sea Pines Plantation, located on the southern tip Hilton Head Island is the perfect escape, whether you are looking to join us now or later. Sea Pines offers lovely condos, many oceanfront, others overlooking Harbour Town Golf Links, Harbour Town Yacht Basin are for sale at record low prices. Clean sweet air, five miles and miles of soft, white sand beach, pleasing temperatures year-round, and recreational activities sure to please the entire family, from golfing, tennis, biking, strolling, fishing, horseback riding, and gardening.
Also within Sea Pines are three beaches: South Beach, Tower Beach (a private beach for property owners) and Sea Pines Beach Club. Tower Beach and The Beach Club are directly on the Atlantic Ocean. The Forest Preserve is a 600-acre preserve with lakes, meadows, woodlands and well-maintained leisure paths for strolling, hiking or bicycling. Beautiful condos for sale--some in foreclosure, others available for short sale-- flank these areas and offer amazing views and privacy. BillTrue.com and Lancaster Real Estate Sales are eager to assist you in locating your new dream home on Hilton Head Island!
The 42 nd Verizon Heritage has begun with a bang! Last year’s champion, Brian Gay, made his ceremonial swing as the cannon was simultaneously fired into Calibogue Sound. Sea Pines Resort, located on the southern tip of lovely Hilton Head Island, has hosted the Heritage since its inception and Harbour Town Golf Links is recognized as one America’s top courses. Hilton Head Island offers unmatched accommodations, activities and recreation and is known as one of the world’s most family-friendly destinations—we have golf, certainly, but so much more—from bicycle riding, windsurfing, horseback riding, shopping and dining. Oh, we also have the Atlantic Ocean. Although Hilton Head Island is only 12 miles by 5 miles wide, we offer real estate unrivaled real estate, from oceanfront estates to rental villas to lots for sale. We have full-service resorts, such as Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes to private plantations such as Wexford and Long Cove. Over 2 million people a year choose Hilton Head Island as their vacation destination. Many will decide this is the place they want to call home; others will make the choice to plan for retirement here.
Hilton Head Island has a long and diverse history. Indians once inhabited the island and a 4,000 year old Indian Shell Ring can be found in Sea Pines. Hilton Head suffered during the Civil War, but some building were left untouched by Sherman’s troops. Of course, Hilton Head Island has changed, but the temperatures and breathtaking natural landscapes have not. The Atlantic Ocean laps upon shore day after day and the amazing sunrises and sunsets soothe the soul. Creeks and marshes meander throughout the Island, conveying the pure essence of freedom and beauty. Calibogue Cay Creek curves around with gentle splendor, allowing property owners to access their private docks and leave the world behind on their boats, kayaks, or sailboats.
Real estate opportunities abound on this stunning Island, with homes and villas within your price range. Become an Islander. Join us in our way of life.
The Verizon Heritage is upon us. Everywhere you look in Sea Pines, someone is painting, planting, pruning, fertilizing, mowing or spreading fresh pinestraw. Hilton Head is at its most beautiful during the spring. The Island is abuzz with excitement, for we offer incomparable recreation, accommodation, dining and shopping pleasures which are exceptional, delightful, and unique. Real estate sales generally leap during this time-- oceanfront homes, condos and water- or golf-oriented properties in Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes and Forest Beach are prime properties gearing up for the season. Real Estate investment is a central element in the Hilton Head Island market and it is gearing back up, despite the economic decline. There are still opportunities for short sale and foreclosure options; however, both buyers and sellers are evaluating the market with a new understanding and appreciation. Purchasers who are either paying cash or are pre-qualified are discovering a treasure trove of income-producing properties (and primary homes).
 
Spring is just around the corner on Hilton Head Island. Sea Pines Resort is preparing for The Verizon Heritage PGA golf tournament in four weeks. Yes, March is a busy month, as the Island is ramping up for full season. Golfers, tennis enthusiasts and beachgoers are already arriving and we are ushering winter out with a quick so-long and tending to the blooms and buds for which we have a fondness (and a reputation), and stashing away those turtlenecks. Recognized year after year as one of the world’s best vacation destinations, Sea Pines is the island’s first planned residential community. Whether you desire oceanfront, lagoon or golf-oriented living, Sea Pines is the place to call home. We have something for everyone, whether you are into golf, tennis, leisure activities, horseback riding, boating, fishing, gardening or beachcombing.
Located in beautiful Sea Pines Resort, the Sea Pines Forest Preserve is approximately 605 acres with 8 miles of trails through marshlands and maritime forest. It has a long and colorful history, dating back over 4000 years with its first inhabitants, nomadic Indians, who hunted and gathered shells. The Sea Pines Indian Shell Ring is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition to the Warner W. Plahs Wildflower Field (an awesome sight to behold in Spring), the nature trails abound with large turles, alligators sunning on the banks, red-winged blackbirds, waterfowl and frogs. There are wetland boardwalks, observation decks, bridges and fishing docks. The trails, which follow antebellum rice dikes built by hand around 1840, are open from sunrise to sunset. There are several ponds and four lakes, which are the largest open freshwater resources on the island.
Just a short cycle from Beach Lagoon, Calibogue Cay and South Beach, The Sea Pines Forest Preserve is a hiking, picnicking, wildlife-viewing and relaxing opportunity that you will certainly want to involve yourself—and your family—in.
According to the 2009 Sea Pines owner survey, of which 5,200 were mailed out and 1,000 returned, Sea Pines natural beauty was the most compelling reason to purchase within the plantation. A close second was location and the fact that it was a gated community. An enthusiastic 73% (wow!) fell in love with Sea Pines while vacationing. It was revealed that the leisure path system was used by 94% of respondents and he most mentioned active pastime was biking. An overwhelming number (92%) agreed about the meaningful enforcement of architectural standards and covenants and 81% felt that navigable waterways were important to all of the residents of Sea Pines.
  
Sea Pines Plantation is bordered by Calibogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean and provides a five thousand acre beachfront retreat offering world class accommodations for villas and homes. It's designed around miles of preserves and lagoons. It also is home to Harbour Town Marina and South Beach. These gated grounds offer paved leisure trails, unlimited water activities, delicious dining, shopping, and much more! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Sea Pines Plantation Hilton Head real estate while the prices are low.
Sea Pines Plantation Hilton Head real estate offers residents an unique lifestyle second to none. They offer gorgeous beaches, unlimited activities, and breath taking natural beauty. It's an exclusive community of villas, condos, cottages, single family homes, and new homes. This is the perfect place whether you're looking for a new luxurious home or an elegant vacation home. Come enjoy a life of peace and serenity at Sea Pines Plantation while the market is favorable as these prices won't last forever.
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